About 1 in 4 people have some level of psionic power, however most people have psionic power like empathy, danger sense, or luck. Anyone beyond that potential is usually consider to be a ‘Esper’ and likely to be taken under the wings of a Esper tradition and possibly become an Esper Knight. Esper Knights inspire respect or fear in most people.

Combat was a way of life for decades during the civil war. This has created a considerable collection of warrior traditions and combat skills to go with them. These skills even now are passed down among the many populations of the galaxy.